Crazy Heart and After You on Realgoodwords

by Heidi HoltanThere's a sense of ownership sometimes, when you read a book before you see the movie. There is something in reading the words on a page and creating an image in your mind of the characters that makes you feel like you really know them. ...

ATV ride in memory of Ed Walberg

There will be an ATV ride in memory of Edward John Walberg Jr., whose life was tragically taken this past week in Chisholm, on March, 13th at 12 p.m.  ...

Sugar Shock

We are eating about three and a half times as much sugar as we should, according to the American Heart Association, which has issued guidelines for man ...

Notes from Free Google Broadband Initiative Educational Webinar

Like the webinar today, I’m going to dive right in. The big topic was the Google Fiber Network opportunities. It was an interesting discussion. We heard from a range of panelists. ...

Al Franken joins Google Twin Ports coalition of the willing

Another clever video from Google Twin Ports, seeking the selection of Duluth, Minn., as the Google Fiber test city. Kudos to Sen. Franken for lending h ...

Crazy Heart and After You on Realgoodwords

There's a sense of ownership sometimes, when you read a book before you see the movie. There is something in reading the words on a page and creating an image in your mind of the characters that makes you feel like you really know them. ...

Book Review: Food Will Win the War: Minnesota crops, cooks, and conservation during World War I by Rae Katherine Eighmey

Read about the support on the home front and try out some of the unique recipes consumed with the food shortages during World War I. Meat, wheat, sugar, and other grains were sent overseas while at home families were urged to grow and eat vegetables. ...

Call for Nominations for the 22nd Annual Friend of the Arts Award

For the 22nd year the Bemidji Community Art Center is asking people in the Bemidji Community and surrounding area to nominate this year’s Friend of t ...

Four Leaf Cloverita

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart in big cities and small towns alike with parades, “wearing of the green,” music and songs, and Irish food and drink. ...

Funny, true, thus sad

A little bit o' the profanity, but a worthwhile summary of cable news:(h/t Sullivan) ...

baked oatmeal

This bowl of oatmeal looks plain jane, but it is anything but. A little twist packs a whole lot of flavor goodness. It is reminiscent of rice pudding.  This recipe comes from Ann Burckhardt (aka "The Hotdish Queen"), a born-and-bred Minnesotan who is the author of Hot Dish Heaven: Classic Casseroles from Midwest Kitchens. ...

CrazyGoodWords

Tonight on Realgoodwords Heidi talks with Thomas Cobb, the author of the novel "Crazy Heart," the book that the movie starring Jeff Bridges is based on... ...

Now Hear This! Recnt Audio Highlights from KAXE

There is always a million and one things going around the KAXE Studios. Whether it's author interviews, musical performances, local history and food, or any other piece - you can hear it again in our Online Archives (listed below). ... More from 91.7 KAXE Notes

20 Minutes A Day

By: Richard PeckRead to your children Twenty minutes a day.You have the time, And so do they.Read while the laundry is in the machine.Read while the dinner cooks.Tuck a child in the crook of your armAnd reach for library books.Hide the remote, Let the computer games cool, For one day your children will be off to school. ...

Things Celebrated by Cheapskates

Earlier this week, I wrote about things that frustrate cheapskates. I don't want you to think that I spend my time being bothered by life's money-wasters.  So today I've come up with a list of things we cheapskates love. Here's my list of things celebrated by cheapskates:Coupons for free products. ...

Wednesday News Gathering

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m., Lakeland Public Television's "Common Ground" series airs an episode featuring artist and elder Ruth White (Leech Lake) teaching a beaded jewelry class through Leech Lake Tribal College community education and talking about traditional Anishinaabe art.All are welcome to the Traditional Gathering, held this coming Saturday, March 13, from sunrise to sunset at the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School in Bena, Minnesota. ...

Wrestling Matches Have Started!

Holden wrestled last night…here is a video of his first match…WAY TO GO HOLDEN!!! John brought leslie with, he missed most of his friends matche ...

Holden’s Concert…with audio

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Small Town Values

Our pattern of growth is now more of a belief system - a religion almost - than it is an expression of logic. This line, buried deep in Monday's post on whether or not we have the capacity to resolve conflict when our core values clash, resonated with Internet users around the country. ...

buttermilk sucanat pancakes

I made these lightweight buttermilk pancakes from Clean Eating Magazine this morning. The sucanat adds wonderful flavor. We were racing out the door, s ...

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